Benjamin Franklin (January 17, 1706 [O.S.

January 6, 1705][Note 1][Note 2] – April

17, 1790) was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. A noted
polymath, Franklin was a leading author, printer, political theorist, politician,
postmaster, scientist, musician, inventor, satirist, civic activist, statesman, and
diplomat. As a scientist, he was a major figure in the American Enlightenment and
the history of physics for his discoveries and theories regarding electricity. He
invented the lightning rod, bifocals, the Franklin stove, a carriage odometer, and
the glass 'armonica'.[1] He facilitated many civic organizations, including a fire
department and a university.

Franklin earned the title of "The First American" for his early and indefatigable campaigning for colonial unity; as
an author and spokesman in London for several colonies, then as the first United States Ambassador to France, he
exemplified the emerging American nation.[2] Franklin was foundational in defining the American ethos as a
marriage of the practical values of thrift, hard work, education, community spirit, self-governing institutions, and
opposition to authoritarianism both political and religious, with the scientific and tolerant values of the
Enlightenment. In the words of historian Henry Steele Commager, "In a Franklin could be merged the virtues of
Puritanism without its defects, the illumination of the Enlightenment without its heat."[3] To Walter Isaacson, this
makes Franklin "the most accomplished American of his age and the most influential in inventing the type of
society America would become."[4]

Franklin, always proud of his working class roots, became a successful newspaper editor and printer in
Philadelphia, the leading city in the colonies.[5] He was also partners with William Goddard and Joseph Galloway
the three of whom published the Pennsylvania Chronicle, a newspaper that was known for its revolutionary
sentiments and criticisms of the British monarchy in the American colonies.[6] He became wealthy publishing
Poor Richard's Almanack and The Pennsylvania Gazette. Franklin gained international renown as a scientist for his
famous experiments in electricity and for his many inventions, especially the lightning rod. He played a major role
in establishing the University of Pennsylvania and was elected the first president of the American Philosophical
Society. Franklin became a national hero in America when he spearheaded the effort to have Parliament repeal
the unpopular Stamp Act. An accomplished diplomat, he was widely admired among the French as American
minister to Paris and was a major figure in the development of positive Franco-American relations.

For many years he was the British postmaster for the colonies, which enabled him to set up the first national
communications network. He was active in community affairs, colonial and state politics, as well as national and
international affairs. From 1785 to 1788, he served as governor of Pennsylvania. Toward the end of his life, he
freed his slaves and became one of the most prominent abolitionists.

His colorful life and legacy of scientific and political achievement, and status as one of America's most influential
Founding Fathers, have seen Franklin honored on coinage and money; warships; the names of many towns,
counties, educational institutions, namesakes, and companies; and more than two centuries after his death,
countless cultural references.
JUSTIN BIEBER
MISTLETOE
It's the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets spreading so
much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
I don't want to miss out on the holiday
But I can't stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
Everyone's gathering around the fire
Chestnuts roasting like a hot July
I should be chillin' with my folks, I
know
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
Word on the street santa's coming
tonight,
Reindeer's flying through the sky so
high
I should be making a list, I know
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
The wise men follow the stars (The
wise men follow the stars)
They way I followed my heart
And it led me to a miracle
Don't you buy me nothing (don't you
buy me nothing)
I am feeling one thing, your lips on my
lips
There's a very, Merry Christmas
It's the most beautiful time of the year
Lights fill the streets spreading so
much cheer
I should be playing in the winter snow
(I know)
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
I don't want to miss out on the holiday
But I can't stop staring at your face
I should be playing in the winter snow
But I'mma be under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
With you, shawty with you
With you, shawty with you
With you under the mistletoe
(Kiss me underneathe the mistletoe)
Kiss me underneathe the mistletoe
(Show me baby that you love me so)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Kiss me underneathe the mistletoe)
Kiss me underneathe the mistletoe
(Show me baby that you love me so)
Ohhh, ohhh,
Mmmm